Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	2606
Country	Singapore

Received	2013-03-03 17:19
Peer-Review Started	2013-03-04 10:06
To Make the First Decision	2013-04-03 09:08
Return for Revision	2013-04-09 20:52
Revised	2013-05-06 18:21
Second Decision	2013-05-18 16:59
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2013-05-19 23:59
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Rectal arterio-portal fistula: An unusual cause of persistent bleeding per rectum following a proximal spleno-renal shunt
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Hao Yun Yap, Ser Yee Lee, Yaw Fui Alexander Chung, Kiang Hiong Tay, Albert Su-Chong Low, Choon Hua Thng and Krishnakumar Madhavan
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Corresponding Author	Dr. Yaw Fui Alexander Chung, Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Singapore GeneralHospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore. gsucyf@sgh.com.sg
Key Words	Portal hypertension; Esophageal varices; Splenorenal shunt; Arteriovenous malformations; Portal vein thrombosis
Core Tip	We present a rare case of persistent rectal bleeding due to a rectal arterio-portal venous fistula, in the setting of portal hypertension. Through this case report, we hope to highlight awareness of this unusual condition, and discuss the diagnostic workup and our subsequent management. We believe that this is the first of such cases reported in the literature.
Publish Date	2013-07-06 17:46
Citation	Yap HY, Lee SY, Chung YFA, Tay KH, Low ASC, Thng CH, Madhavan K. Rectal arterio-portal fistula: An unusual cause of persistent bleeding per rectum following a proximal spleno-renal shunt. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(25): 4087-4090
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i25/4087.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.4087

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